A Licensed Mechanic

easyJet Airline Company PLC
Manchester
2 days ago
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Job Description – A Licensed Mechanic (16812)


A Licensed Mechanic – MAN

We are easyJet – a FTSE-250 listed, £multi-billion low-cost airline that serves tens of millions of customers every single year. If you’re reading this, you have probably already been an easyJet customer, and you’ll know that there is no more iconic (or Orange!) travel brand in Europe.


We fly more than 1,207 routes, connecting 38 countries across Europe, and employ more than 18,000 colleagues. We’re on a mission to make low-cost travel easy – and whatever your role here, you’ll connect millions of people to what they love using Europe’s best airline network, great value fares, and friendly service.


What makes we easyJet? Our Promise Behaviours - we are Safe, Bold, Welcoming and Challenging. Four Behaviours. One Spirit. One easyJet.


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  • Hold a UK Part 66 A licence and authorisation or equivalent on company aircraft
  • Have operational experience in a line maintenance environment
  • Demonstrate technical knowledge of aircraft and hand skills required to carry out tasks
  • Are customer-focused and enjoy working in a fast-paced, energetic environment

The Team

Our Engineering and Maintenance team is renowned for innovative solutions and technical excellence. As part of this team, you’ll engage with all aspects of the airline’s operation to deliver the highest standards of aircraft performance. You’ll play a part in delivering Europe’s highest technical despatch reliability, as recognised by Airbus. With the introduction of cutting-edge NEO aircraft and the arrival of the A321, there’s never been a better time to join.


The Role

As an A Licence Mechanic, you’ll perform aircraft maintenance tasks to ensure our fleet operates safely and efficiently. You’ll be part of a team that builds positive and constructive relationships, supports colleagues, and achieves team goals. You’ll demonstrate a working knowledge of Health & Safety legislation, perform aircraft skin repairs, and use maintenance documentation and computer-based reporting systems.


What we’re looking for

  • Hold UK Part 66 A licence and authorisation or equivalent on company aircraft
  • Demonstrate up-to-date knowledge of applicable airworthiness legislation
  • Ideally hold a time-served apprenticeship and operational experience in a line maintenance environment
  • High degree of customer focus – both internal and external
  • Can work effectively in a team at all levels of the organisation
  • Willingness to be flexible to meet deadlines and overcome operational problems
  • Demonstrate technical knowledge of aircraft and hand skills required to carry out tasks
  • Demonstrate skills required to perform aircraft skin repairs
  • Ability to use aircraft maintenance documentation and computer-based reporting and recording systems
  • Builds positive and constructive relationships with others, gets to know colleagues within their own team and supports them to ensure team goals are achieved
  • Looks at new challenges as an opportunity to learn, takes ownership for own development and is aware of their strengths and weaknesses, looks for feedback from others about own performance

What you’ll get in return

  • Industry leading Shift Allowance
  • Up to 15% annual bonus
  • Incremental retention bonus
  • 25 days leave
  • BAYE, SAYE & Performance share schemes
  • Life Assurance
  • Flexible benefits package
  • Excellent staff travel benefits

Practicalities: This full-time role will be based in Manchester and will be permanent nights, on a 4 on 4 off pattern.


Reasonable Adjustments

At easyJet, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace that reflects the diverse customers we serve across Europe. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds. If you require specific adjustments or support during the application or recruitment process, such as extra time for assessments or accessible interview locations, please contact us at . We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to ensure accessibility and accommodation.


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